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YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize understanding what users want and learn from successful companies, rather than just copying their surface-level traits.

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YC

Silicon Valley's Cargo Culting Problem

@ Y Combinator

07/01/23

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

07/01/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on creating valuable products rather than superficially copying successful companies.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/30/25

@ Y Combinator

Founders need to understand their users deeply, as this knowledge is essential for creating effective software solutions.

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Michael Seibel

03/03/23

@ Y Combinator

Founders should not emulate the practices of large companies that have become disconnected from their customers; instead, they should focus on genuinely caring for their users.

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Michael Seibel

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize solving real customer problems and adhere to best practices instead of pursuing unnecessary innovations that have a low likelihood of success.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on building a better product rather than worrying excessively about competitors; delivering more value to users is key.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should prioritize helping their customers over pursuing fun or unique innovations that don't directly benefit their product or service.

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/02/22

@ Y Combinator

The best founders learn directly from their users throughout the lifetime of their company, ensuring they stay honest and informed about their product's impact.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/31/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should adopt a mindset where no task is beneath them, focusing solely on achieving product-market fit and serving customers effectively.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders should focus on building the simplest viable product to learn from users rather than getting bogged down in complex plans.